Medical Fee Guide Committee recruitment is complete, new automated docketing program initiated, WCC email problems, more information on the docket setting program and feedback. State Offices closed by Executive Order December 24th.

OpenMeeting outcome, Open Meeting Notice: The Workers' Compensation Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday , October 24, 2001 at 2:00 PM to take final action on Regulation .23 under COMAR 14.09.01 Procedural Requirements and Regulations .01 - .02 under COMAR 14.09.06 Local Office Requirements for Insurers with amendments, North West Regional Hearing Site information.

Bi-Monthly Commission Meetings reduced to once per month, Alternate Annapolis Hearing Site relocates, Public Hearing September 11th: Local Office Requirements for Insurers cancelled, WCC Toll Free Number status, New Regional Hearing Site

Change in Policy: Unavailability of counsel no longer acceptable effective March 2001. Harford County dockets to be heard at Aberdeen site effective February 2001. This site to also serve as Northeastern Regional Hearing Site effective March 2001.